More testimony was heard today from prosecution witnesses in day two of the trial of a Massillon man accused of shooting at police who went to his home Aug. 9 in response to a call for a welfare check.

The jury heard from Steven P. Bubenchik's wife, who lives in Canton and has filed for divorce. Toni Bubenchik first called police Aug. 8 after receiving numerous distraught voice messages and texts. She testified that she asked police to check on him at his Geiger Avenue SW home because she was concerned he was going to hurt himself.

The defense said Tuesday before Judge Taryn Heath in Stark County Common Pleas Court that Steven Bubenchik was asleep when Massillon police and family members came to his home to make sure he was OK. Defense contends that a police officer did not announce he was making entry through an unlocked window.

Officer Fred Alexander was the fifth police officer to be called to the stand over two days to describe the events of that night as police attempted to check on Bubenchik. Alexander said Officer Miguel Riccio opened an unlocked window after Bubenchik's parents gave the go ahead for officers to enter the house, and he announced his presence, Alexander said. Riccio then announced was a police officer to alert Bubenchik a second time when he was inside the house.

Sgt. Kenneth Smith followed Riccio through the window and he opened the front door for Alexander and Officer Thomas Rogers.

That's when the 40-year-old Bubenchik began shooting.

"It was my belief he wanted to take my life, if not the lives of all four of us," Alexander said.

The defense claims Bubenchick had passed out after drinking and smoking marijuana and was awakened by what he thought was an intruder.

Bubenchik, 40, of 718 Geiger Ave. SW, is charged with three felony counts of attempted murder. Each count carries a firearm and repeat violent offender specification. He also faces three counts of felonious assault, also carrying firearm and repeat violent offender specifications.